HESI General Chairside Assisting
Practice Exam
Which is a use of a periosteal elevator? - answer Reflect surgical flap
A patient's protected health information (PHI) may be shared for which purpose? -
answer Diagnosis
Which is the initial step when preparing to assist with an MOD amalgam restoration on
tooth #15? - answer Transfer mirror and explore to examine the tooth
And which restorative material is galvanic action a property? - answer Amalgam
The dental supply representative brings news of an exciting sale on radiographic film.
Which consideration takes priority before placing an order? - answer Shelf life of
radiographic film
Thermal conductivity of dental cement should follow which guidelines? - answer Similar
to Dentin
To create a strong bleaching tray, which type of gypsum is most suitable? -
answerDental Stone
Which dental cement is used as a low strength-based in a restoration? - answerZinc
oxide Eugenol
Bunching occurs on the lingual side of the dental dam when holes are punched in which
aspect? - answerWith curvature too wide
Which item is classified as non-consumable? - answerHigh-speed handpiece
Which cavity liner for most the formation of reparative Denton - answerCalcium
hydroxide
Which American dental Association (ADA) principle of ethics and professional conduct
includes right to confidentiality? - answerAutonomy
Which tooth has a similar mineral composition as bone? - answerCementum
By which routes can antianxiety medication be administered? (3) - answerOral,
inhalation, intravenous
, At which clock position should the dental assistant sent when working with a left-handed
operator? - answer8:00 - 10:00
After a professional fluoride treatment, the patient should refrain from eating, drinking,
brushing, or rinsing for how many minutes? - answer30
Which instruments are included as part of composite, amalgam, and temporary
restoration tray set ups? - answerAcorn, ball, and football burnishers
What is the primary purpose of topical anesthetic? - answerReduce or illuminate the
initial pinch of an injection
Which circumstance indicates the use of a sedative? - answerPhysical or mentally
compromised patient
Which category of the patient's records would include clinical and financial information?
- answerVital
While assisting during a simple extraction which instrument is transferred to locate the
tooth? - answerForceps
Which wax is used to create dental Crown pattern? - answerCasting
Which describes proper technique for retrieving and seeding a patient? - answerGreet
the patient with a smile, introduce yourself, and asked the patient to follow you to the
treatment room
What modification should be utilized to transfer instruments with hinges? - answerPlace
the handles into the dentist plams, or over the dentist fingers
Which aqueous dental impression material is commonly use? - answerAlginate
Which type of stress pulls or stretches in material? - answerTensile
Which dental material is compatible with all types of restorative materials? -
answerCalcium hydroxide
For which purpose with dental cement, mixed to a luting consistency, be used? -
answerCementing a crown
Which term defines four-handed destiny? - answerTeam Dentistry
Which class of motion is transferring an explorer? - answerII
Who is responsible for providing employees Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)? -
answerProduct Manufacturer
Practice Exam
Which is a use of a periosteal elevator? - answer Reflect surgical flap
A patient's protected health information (PHI) may be shared for which purpose? -
answer Diagnosis
Which is the initial step when preparing to assist with an MOD amalgam restoration on
tooth #15? - answer Transfer mirror and explore to examine the tooth
And which restorative material is galvanic action a property? - answer Amalgam
The dental supply representative brings news of an exciting sale on radiographic film.
Which consideration takes priority before placing an order? - answer Shelf life of
radiographic film
Thermal conductivity of dental cement should follow which guidelines? - answer Similar
to Dentin
To create a strong bleaching tray, which type of gypsum is most suitable? -
answerDental Stone
Which dental cement is used as a low strength-based in a restoration? - answerZinc
oxide Eugenol
Bunching occurs on the lingual side of the dental dam when holes are punched in which
aspect? - answerWith curvature too wide
Which item is classified as non-consumable? - answerHigh-speed handpiece
Which cavity liner for most the formation of reparative Denton - answerCalcium
hydroxide
Which American dental Association (ADA) principle of ethics and professional conduct
includes right to confidentiality? - answerAutonomy
Which tooth has a similar mineral composition as bone? - answerCementum
By which routes can antianxiety medication be administered? (3) - answerOral,
inhalation, intravenous
, At which clock position should the dental assistant sent when working with a left-handed
operator? - answer8:00 - 10:00
After a professional fluoride treatment, the patient should refrain from eating, drinking,
brushing, or rinsing for how many minutes? - answer30
Which instruments are included as part of composite, amalgam, and temporary
restoration tray set ups? - answerAcorn, ball, and football burnishers
What is the primary purpose of topical anesthetic? - answerReduce or illuminate the
initial pinch of an injection
Which circumstance indicates the use of a sedative? - answerPhysical or mentally
compromised patient
Which category of the patient's records would include clinical and financial information?
- answerVital
While assisting during a simple extraction which instrument is transferred to locate the
tooth? - answerForceps
Which wax is used to create dental Crown pattern? - answerCasting
Which describes proper technique for retrieving and seeding a patient? - answerGreet
the patient with a smile, introduce yourself, and asked the patient to follow you to the
treatment room
What modification should be utilized to transfer instruments with hinges? - answerPlace
the handles into the dentist plams, or over the dentist fingers
Which aqueous dental impression material is commonly use? - answerAlginate
Which type of stress pulls or stretches in material? - answerTensile
Which dental material is compatible with all types of restorative materials? -
answerCalcium hydroxide
For which purpose with dental cement, mixed to a luting consistency, be used? -
answerCementing a crown
Which term defines four-handed destiny? - answerTeam Dentistry
Which class of motion is transferring an explorer? - answerII
Who is responsible for providing employees Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)? -
answerProduct Manufacturer
